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YF56 GBO

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,118 mi
Last recorded108,118 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 GBO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 108,118 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 108,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,984 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,477 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 100,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 64,460 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,266 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 91,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,478 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 68,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 68,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 62,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,607 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2012 51,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 42,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,114 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,274 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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YF56 GBO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF56 GBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF56 GBO registered?

YF56 GBO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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